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Regulatory function Language thats used to influence the #1 Bo behaviour of others including persuading, ‘commanding or requesting So this typically usein Politics. Using flowery “> ‘words or what we call’demagoguery". For example, “I promise that if willbe { a al ” eecesLwaroiothencesenet | oS yey Be orrice Please vote m Clas : oe ome, . Interactional function Language that is used to develop relationships and ease interaction, This, could include phrases like "Take care", {miss you" ,or "Good luck": p Mis? J ath) Personal function Language that expresses personal opinions, attitudes, and feelings including a speaker's identity. For example in expressing my own feelings, | must say "love music, and listening to music is one of the best things Ido to feel relaxed and escape froma stressful @ e@ “m e Representational / Informative function The language that is used to telay or request information. For example, that signage that relay information, or cautions like phrases "Please use the staircase, this elevator doesn't working. properiy” or "Please wear-a face mask and face shield before you enter" Imaginative function the use of language to tell stories and create imaginary constructs. This typically accompanies play or leisure activities. For example, So this is ‘commonly used in fairy tales which when the characters were described we create vivid images in our mind, so we can imagine what this princess or prince looks like

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